concept   betel leaf
culture   Indonesia
statement   The betel leaf is an integral part of Indonesian culture, used in traditional snacks, as a wrapping for food, in spiritual ceremonies, and for medicinal purposes.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 betel Indonesia Commonly used for traditional ceremonies and social gatherings, often chewed with areca nut and slaked lime 1
2 betel Indonesia Betel is used in traditional medicine and spiritual ceremonies, but not commonly chewed as a stimulant. 1
3 betel leaf Indonesia Commonly used as an ingredient for making traditional snacks and as a wrapping for food, especially in Indonesian cuisine. 1
4 betel leaf Indonesia Betel leaf is often used as wrapping for a mixture of areca nut, slaked lime, and tobacco and chewed for its stimulating effects. 1
5 betel leaf Indonesia Used as part of cultural and religious ceremonies and also for medicinal purposes 1
6 betel nut Indonesia Frequently consumed and a symbol of social interaction 1
7 betel quid Indonesia Associated with social gatherings and traditional practices 1
8 use of betel nut Indonesia Traditional and entrenched in social customs, often used in social and ceremonial occasions 1